This Week on Xbox - 2020

This Week on Xbox: February 14, 2020

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!


Creature Cores: Customizable Combat in Darksiders Genesis, Available Today on Xbox One
When we set out to make Darksiders Genesis, our objective was to create something completely fresh – a whole new approach to the beloved Darksiders action adventure franchise. Partnering with Airship Syndicate to make the game ensured that right out of the gate with a top-down design… Read more


The War Rages on in Season Two of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on Xbox One
The return of an iconic map and a mysterious Operator lead the way for Season Two in this explosive new chapter for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on Xbox One. A stream of free content starts today with the reappearance of Ghost, the return of the Rust Multiplayer map, and a refreshed… Read more


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State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition Announced
Today, we are thrilled to announce State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition, an expanded and improved version that takes everything you love about State of Decay 2 and adds tons of new content and improvements for veteran and new players alike. Best of all, this is a free, automatic upgrade… Read more


The Top 5 Online Gaming Safety Tips From Xbox Ambassadors
Gaming can take you on epic adventures, forge life-long friendships, and offer opportunities for creativity and fun each time you play. However, it’s important to be aware of the safety tools and settings available when gaming online. At Xbox, we believe that gaming should be inclusive… Read more


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The Next Step in the Evolution of Co-op Shooters: Hands-on with Outriders
Polish developer People Can Fly has had quite the nearly 20-year run. Kicking off with cult classic Painkiller, they made a name for themselves by combining over-the-top shooter action with dark humor and tight gunplay mechanics in games like Bulletstorm and Gears of War: JudgmentRead more


Borderlands 3 Brings Broken Hearts Day Event and Rewards to Xbox One
February is typically a romantic time of year—but all that lovey-dovey stuff is hard to come by in the mayhem-filled world of Borderlands 3. Express your Vault Hunter’s true feelings by wreaking havoc this week in celebration of Broken Hearts Day, Borderlands 3‘s free seasonal event starting… Read more


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Free Play Days – NBA 2K20, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, and Sonic Mania
We’re back with more great games for you to play this weekend with Free Play Days! Experience all the next level features and exclusive All-Star 2020 content that NBA 2K20 has to offer. Or are you down for updated takes on classic titles? Then challenge your reflexes with Read more


All Heck Has Broken Loose in Trove on Xbox One
Dragonfire Peaks, a toasty-warm beautiful world ruled by all kinds of Trovian Dragons, has suddenly been overrun by an army of amorous visitors from the faraway lands of Defiance. Heckbugs! Heckbugs everywhere! What’s a Trovian to do when faced with such plight but to help these… Read more


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Microsoft’s Xbox Game Studios and Unity Technologies Partner with Louisiana State to Host Game Development Camp in New Orleans
Today at the Louisiana Entertainment Summit, Microsoft’s Xbox Game Studios, in partnership with Unity Technologies and economic development organizations Greater New Orleans, Inc., Louisiana Economic Development and New Orleans Business Alliance announced it… Read more


Everything You Need to Know About the Bleeding Edge Closed Beta Weekend
Make this Valentine’s Day special… by teaming up and causing chaos over the Bleeding Edge closed beta weekend! Bleeding Edge is the upcoming 4v4 team brawler from Ninja Theory, and our first closed beta kicks off soon on Friday, February 14. The closed beta starts on Read more


Pre-Register for Forza Street on Android Today!
Today, we are excited to announce pre-registration is now available for Forza Street, the Forza experience designed to be played anytime, anywhere, and excite anyone who loves cars! We’ve had a great response to the game on Windows 10 PC, and are excited to finally be bringing it to players… Read more


Defiance 2050: Put an End to the Mutiny
Lock and load, Arkhunters! The Unseen Eye are making their move. Dark Matter, the military might of the Votanis Collective, have scattered to the wind with the death of Nim and the Mutineers have risen to try to fill that void. For four weeks, the Midsummer Mutiny event will be active… Read more


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Dead Cells: The Bad Seed Available Now on Xbox One
I’m really proud and humbled to be presenting our first DLC for Dead CellsThe Bad Seed. It’s two new early game levels and a new boss for you to play through. Anyway, I thought this would be a good chance to stop by and let you know what we’ve been up to over the last year and a bit… Read more


Awakening the Sah Chakram – Kunoichi Comes to Black Desert on Xbox One
The story began long ago in the Ryuta river valleys. There, in the barren, drought-stricken lands lived the Okei tribe. Ichi and her tribe lived a modest life – surviving, but never thriving, and always praying for rain. The chieftain of the Okei tribe was wise, rational, confident, and everything… Read more


The Big Apple Bites Back: Hands-on with The Division 2 Warlords of New York
Launching a new gaming IP can be challenging, but the folks at Massive Entertainment knocked it out of the park with Tom Clancy’s The Division, which got a sequel in last year’s aptly named Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. Both games were lauded for dropping players into authentic version… Read more


Bring Odin’s Army to its Knees in Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate on Xbox One
Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate launches today! For those unaware, Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate was our company’s first Xbox One title, and now over five years later, we’re back with another exciting Musou adventure. This game marks the next evolution of our 1 vs. 1,000 action series, setting up one… Read more


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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for February 18 to 21
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One! Every week the team at Xbox aims to deliver quality gaming content for you to enjoy on your favorite gaming console. To find out what’s coming soon to Xbox One, read on below and click on… Read more